Is it already time to say ’tis the season? Yup. The leaves are (mostly) down, the coats have replaced the jackets, the basement oil tanks have been filled and, for those who haven’t completely switched over to impersonal email greetings, the holiday card lists have been dug up. But we’re going beyond just saying the phrase; we’re thinking of singing ’tis the season. There are plenty of holiday-related concerts going on at clubs and venues throughout December in Boston and its surroundings as well as in MetroWest. Here are some suggestions for your listening pleasure that will help you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah and the spirit of the year’s end.

Dec. 6 – The Four Bitchin’ Babes perform "Jingle Babes!" – You never know who will be joining this ever-changing quartet of folk-singing women who like to spice up the songs of Christmas in a satirical way, then add in some oddball holiday stories. Tickets: $35. At the Center for Arts in Natick, 508-647-0097.

Dec. 5 - Elan Trotman Christmas special – The Barbados-born, Boston-based saxophonist is best known for his smooth jazz sounds, but he is responsible for the annual project known as "The Reggae Christmas." So get ready for an upfront bass beat. Tickets: $25. At Scullers, Allston, 617-562-4111

Dec. 6 – Erin McKeown's Anti-Holiday Spectacular – The singer-songwriter lets loose in a funny, curse-filled, satirical take on the kind of seasonal music that obviously drives her crazy. This show’s definitely not for the kids, or those who take Christmas music seriously. Tickets $20. At Passim, Cambridge.

Dec. 7 – Matisyahu’s Festival of Light – Reggae, pop, rock, and traditional Hebrew all blend together, along with a big, energetic stage presence, even though Hanukkah – celebrated early this year – will already have passed. Tickets: $28.50 and $39.50. At House of Blues, Boston, 888-693-2583.

Dec. 8 – The Back Bay Ringers – This group makes the instrument more musical. They’ll be performing some classics from their album "Merry and Bright: A Celebration of Carols." Tickets $15. At Amazing Things Arts Center, Framingham, 508-405-2787.

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Dec. 10 – The Sweetback Sisters Christmas Spectacular – They’re not related, but Emily Miller and Zara Bode – The Sweetback Sisters – sing country music like they are. Along with their flannel shirt-wearing band, they’ll do Christmas standards and rarities, and pass out lyric sheets for audience members to join in. Tickets: $15. At Passim, Cambridge, 617-492-7679

Dec. 12 – A Fine Winter's Night with Matt & Shannon Heaton and Lissa Schneckenburger – Schneckenburger’s fine fiddling mixes well with the multi-instrumental lineup and vocals of the Heatons, producing a whole new take on songs and carols we all know. Tickets: $18. At Passim, Cambridge. 617-492-7679

Dec. 21 – The Heather Pierson Quartet: A Charlie Brown Christmas – Jazz pianist Pierson heads up her group in a performance of Vince Guaraldi’s music from the soundtrack of the popular TV special. Tickets: $18. At Amazing Things Arts Center, Framingham, 508-405-2787.

Dec. 21 – The Paul Byrom Holiday Show – The Irish tenor, whose first album, recorded when he was only 14, was aptly titled "The Golden Voice," will sing selections from his 2008 release "I’ll be Home for Christmas." Tickets: $30. At Regattabar, Cambridge. 617-661-5000

Dec. 24 – Jewmongous – Sean Altman, who founded Rockapella, has been touring around for most of the past decade with this extremely hip and very funny take on the Jewish side of the season. Can’t think of a better way to spend Christmas Eve. Tickets: $20. At Passim, Cambridge, 617-492-7679.